'As before' Champagne Extra Brut Millesime Francoise Bedel 2005

Comme Autrefois Champagne Extra Brut Millesime is a fine product of the Francoise Bedel winery, a winery that represents the excellence of the Marne Valley. It is obtained from a blend composed of 40% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay and the remaining 30% Pinot Noir. This choice allows a variety, generally added in smaller percentages such as Pinot Meunier, to emerge strongly in this label. After the harvest, which implies a manual selection of the best bunches, the vinification involves the exclusive use of wooden barrels. The second fermentation in the bottle involves a very long aging on the lees, which lasts for over twelve years, a very long period. To conclude this artisanal process, a minimum percentage of liquid is added, in line with the Extra Brut style of the Classic Method. Comme Autrefois Champagne Extra Brut Millesime is perfect to open immediately, even if it can evolve further if meticulously stored for another 5-6 years.